Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Consultations

Independent Living offers advocacy, consultations and evaluations for individuals, local municipalities, commercial property owners, employers, businesses, schools, and provider agencies in the Mid-Hudson region of New York. These services play a vital role in ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Please contact (845) 565-1162 to schedule an Environmental Modification Evaluation to ensure your location is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Fill Out a Barrier Report Form

Common Inquiries

Common inquiries for this program include:

  • ADA Advocacy for a person experiencing a barrier in the community or expressed by a person who noticed a potential barrier in the community
  • Consultations for local government, employers, property owners, individuals, etc.

Report a Barrier

Common Barriers to Report

We are Listening! Tell us about any concerns or problems that you have encountered in the community.

  • Architectural / Physical (Parking Lots, Entryways, Table Height, Restrooms, etc.)
  • Attitudinal (Perceived Stereotypes, Stigma, Prejudice, Discrimination)
  • Barriers in Your Home (Accessibility needs in your own home)
  • Communication (Written, Auditory, Oral, Technical Language, Digital, etc.)
  • Education (IEP, Student Advocacy, Parent Advocacy, Suspensions, etc.)
  • Employment (Perceived Attitude, Physical Barriers, Reasonable Accommodations, Accessible Technology, etc.)
  • Policy (Denying qualified people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in or benefit from federally funded programs, services, or other benefits; denying reasonable accommodations; denying access to programs, services, benefits, or opportunities to participate)
  • Public Transportation (Bus, Paratransit, Taxis, Uber / Lyft, Trains, Ferries, etc.)
  • Technology (Not meeting accessibility standards)

Contact Form

Thank you for your interest in our ADA Consultation and Environmental Modification Program!

  • If you submit a question, someone will contact you back within 1 business day.
  • If you submit a general interest inquiry, you will receive periodic updates about relevant news. 

Or — Report A Barrier on our ADA Barrier Report Form

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